Rosemount Volleyball PARENT MEETING TOGETHER WELL RISE www

Rosemount Volleyball PARENT MEETING TOGETHER WE’LL RISE www. rosemountvolleyball. com

Season Kick Off Checklist Complete and turn in the Player Order Form – TOMORROW NIGHT Between 5 pm – 6: 30 pm at RHS drop area. Website: www. rosemount volleyball. com Register for season communications / events. Combined site with Inhouse, Travelling, JO and RHS Primary means of communication; program, team, etc. Calendar, announcements, tournament schedules, volunteer sign-ups. Must be registered to sign up for volunteer events. www. rosemountvolley ball. com RHS Program Info Tab Order any additional apparel – Link is on website. Order individual and team pictures from Valley Images.

Coaching Staff Introductions Varsity- Smokey Vitek Courtney Mike Erica Handley JV- Alicia Moore 10 - Kirstee Rotty Fong 9 A – Olivia Wangensteen Emily Udermann 9 B – Trevor Trombley Captains Ellie Launstein, Maddie Harren, Ava Cinnamo

Booster Club Introductions President- Jon Launstein Vice President- Stephanie Charpentier Treasurer- Mandy Baune Secretary – Kris Odenbrett Ad Coordinator – Scott Schoaf Volunteer Coordinator- Kirsten Langstraat Social Media Coordinator – Christie Andre Apparel Coordinator – Reyn Cinnamo RHS Athletic Trainer Ashley Rust

RHS Volleyball Culture It is our roadmap for success as individuals and as a team. It reflects how we behave while in the gym, in season, and in preparation for the season. Team First Competitive Excellence Pride Respect Personal Accountability

COVID – 19 Guidelines MSHSL Return to Play Guidelines driven by CDC and MDH § Masks are required by all except for players when competing or certain practice times. § Social distancing will be enforced. § Players will be in Pods (Teams) with limited interaction. § Balls and equipment will be sanitized between events. § Hand sanitizer will be available at all events. Season Schedule § 9 -week regular season, 2 -week varsity post-season. § 14 total matches, all within conference. Only 9 count toward Conference standings. Two per week. § First match October 9 th. § Last match November 23 rd. § No spectators. All matches will be live streamed.

Support and adhere to RHS Volleyball culture. Be on-time and prepared for all events. Coaches’ Policies and Expectations • Adhere to MSHSL Return to play guidelines • Wear Masks • Enforce social distancing and use of sanitizing. • Limit risk through use of PODS. • Remind players to make good decisions. • Report COVID issues immediately. Create a safe, supportive and trusting environment for all players. Be consistent in approach, emotions, messages, and effort. Focus on the success of the team and the development of all players, helping each individual and the team reach their potential. Set the tone for practice and matches. ◦ ◦ ◦ Require players to compete. Encourage taking risks and learning from mistakes. Communicate. Promote team cohesion. Connect with players. Facilitate team and individual goal setting and reporting. Be respectful to other coaches, referees, players and parents.

Support and adhere to RHS Volleyball Culture Player Policies and Expectations • Wear masks whenever possible. • Social distance. • Bring own water bottle. • Do not share clothing and equipment. • Shower immediately after practice. • Be smart outside of the gym. • Report illness / Get tested. Maintain academic eligibility and abide by RHS Athletic code. Attend all team functions. Be on-time and prepared. No DRAMA, No GOSSIP, No BULLYING, No HAZING, i. e. be a caring, respectful, honest, and loyal teammate. This includes in gym, at school, at home, at social events, and on social media. Support and value all roles on the team. No cell phones at practice or during matches. Meet / exceed your volunteer requirements.

Playing Time and Team Movement Playing time is NOT guaranteed at any level. Players can and will be moved up or down across teams based on injuries, team needs, performance and attitude. Player Policies and Expectations Players may practice with one team but play at a different level. Conflict Resolution Players are encouraged to talk to program captains and/or their coaches to resolve issues. No discussions with parents regarding playing time. Meetings with coaches to discuss an issue must include player and parent. No emails related to conflicts/issues.

Parent Policies and Expectations Support and adhere to RHS Volleyball Culture. Support your daughter in whatever role they have with the team and program. Allow coaches to coach. Respect coaches, players, officials, and other parents. No gossiping at home, in the stands, or at events. Volunteer and participate.

Injuries Training Room Guidelines due to COVID are located on the website. Players and Coaches must follow these guidelines. Trainer, Ashley Rust, is available daily from 2: 30 -5: 30, and available at home JV and Varsity games. Players need to advise coaches of any injuries. If an athlete goes to the doctor, we need a note from the doctor clearing them to play/practice. Players must practice day before a match. Ashley’s contact information is found on the RHS school website. Located under the athletics tab, then click on athletic trainer.

Transportation Busing has been adjusted to ensure less than 50% capacity and support no spectator rules. Masks are required on buses. 1 person to seat. 9 th Grade: Bus to and from all matches 10/JV Bus to and from most matches Varsity limited busing Bus schedule will be available on RHS Program Info Page.

Facts RHS Volleyball budget does not cover the cost of running the basic program. Volleyball program budget is not related to or associated with RHS sports registration fees. Financing RHS Volleyball Primary means of supporting the volleyball program is our Booster Club, who’s mission is to improve the overall experience for players and parents and raise additional FUNDS necessary to run the RHS Volleyball program. Fundraising Approach 3 primary feeds ◦ Volunteering ◦ Player Fees ◦ Donations Meetings are first Monday of each month, 7: 00 pm at RHS. All parents are welcome.

Players are required to participate in a specified number of events along with some required events. Volunteering Many of the events focus on the development of youth volleyball programs, program visibility in the community. Examples include: ◦ Summer Queens League - Cub Bagging ◦ Summer Volleyball Camps - Presidents Day Volleyball Tournament ◦ RHS IM Volleyball League - Youth Clinics This helps develop mentoring and leadership skills in the players. Per-Player Volunteer Requirements ◦ CUB BAGGING (Dec and May) and PRESIDENT’S DAY (Feb) … PLUS: ◦ Varsity – 5 Events (8) JV – 4 Events (7) ◦ 10 th – 3 Events (6) 9 A&9 B – 2 Events These totals are subject to change as volunteer needs change. Uncompleted volunteer hours will roll to the next season. Sign-up for events on our website in the DIBS section. ◦ Completed event totals show in DIBS. Completed vs Needed by player is also posted on our website.

Means of leveling out our funding source. Player Fees Replaces the need to operate fundraisers related to selling. Per-Player Fees (indicated on your 2020 Registration and Order form) $100.

Booster Club Membership LETTERMAN – GOLD – SILVER – BLUE Donations Program Ad Sales Loves Notes

Player and Parent Apparel Items already included today (no need to order online): ◦ Jerseys, practice T-shirt, Game Day T-shirt, one pair of game socks, Mask ◦ Monogrammed RHS Volleyball Backpack for first year players ◦ Spandex and Warm-ups for V/JV Items to purchase on your own for 9 A, 9 B, 10: ◦ Navy Spandex for matches ◦ Extra socks Items to select today and order/pay online at Elsmore. Sports. com: ◦ Irish Player items such as team warmups & pants ◦ Parent/Fan items such as T-shirts, jackets, shirts, sweatshirts Remember to order: Midwest Volleyball Warehouse (link also available on Rosemount. Volleyball website)

Sign up for the RHS Volleyball Mailing list at www. rosemountvolleyball. com under RHS Volleyball and Program Info. Reminders Complete Player forms and turn in Thursday between 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm at RHS Drop Off area. Review Schedules on www. rosemountvolleyball. com under Calendar. Bus schedule TBD. Support your daughter, her team and the Irish Volleyball Program. Order Irish Apparel – Link will be on website, program info page. If you have questions, feel free to contact me, smoak. vitek@district 196. org.